Project Engineer - Newark AirTrain

Expected Salary range is $125,000 to $175,000 depending upon experience.

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

We are looking for a Project Engineer to work on the Newark Air Train project site at Newark International Airport.

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with daily project administration and project controls.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, change orders, and document control processes.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, designers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Track project costs, quantities, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Support procurement activities, including material tracking and subcontract administration.
• Prepare and maintain project logs, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Review contract documents, specifications, and drawings to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing construction work plans, sequencing, and logistical plans.
• Participate in project scheduling efforts utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Support field operations through coordination of inspections, testing, surveys, and quality control activities.
• Monitor project progress and help identify solutions to schedule or cost impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, site-specific safety requirements, and client standards.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and final turnover packages.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience on airport, Air Train, rail, transit, bridge, roadway, or other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on public‑sector projects and familiarity with agency clients such as Port Authority, MTA, DOT, FAA, or similar transportation authorities.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Understanding of cost tracking, quantity reporting, and schedule management.
• Experience with maintaining operations during construction and phased construction programs.
• Knowledge of Primavera 6, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, AutoCAD, BIM/VDC Software.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field settings.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.